Two Kids Hurt After Bike Crashes Into Car in Nottingham

Crash Chaos on Southwark Street

Two children were rushed to hospital after their bike slammed into a car on Southwark Street, Old Basford, Nottingham. The smash happened just after 7pm on Monday.

A 13-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl were riding the bike when they collided with the side of a car. Emergency crews raced to the scene and quickly took the youngsters to hospital. Thankfully, their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Road Shut for Hours as Police Investigate

Police closed Southwark Street for more than two hours while they probed the incident. The road finally reopened around 9.30pm.

Police Confirm No Arrests Made

A Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to Southwark Street, Old Basford, following a road traffic collision. That’s after a bike reportedly collided with the side of a car, around 7.10pm yesterday (16 March).”

“Two people on the bike – a 13-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl – were taken to hospital for treatment. Neither of their injuries are currently believed to be life-altering.”

“No arrests were made in connection to the incident. The road was closed until around 9.30pm, when it was then reopened.”

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